By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Third-party developers will allegedly be able to incorporate Apple Intelligence models into their apps in iOS 19, in an initiative that could significantly boost adoption of Apple’s AI efforts.Developers could soon take advantage of Apple’s AI techApple’s existing AI-based offerings are under the banner of Apple Intelligence. While the rollout of features under the masthead has been slow, it may become even more useful in the near future.According to a report on Tuesday from Bloomberg, Apple is working on ways to let external developers take advantage of its AI models. Third-party apps will be able to incorporate features that lean on models Apple has developed and implemented into its Apple Intelligence features. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) A slew of new Elgato Stream Decks have been announced, aimed at everyone from the usual individuals, through network users and DIY fans, and even on to other manufacturers.A new version of the 15-key Stream Deck features scissor-keys instead of membrane onesElgato’s Stream Deck may have begun as an accessory for gamers and streamers, but it’s become a whole series of devices for Mac productivity. Now Elgato has announced four new variants designed to expand the Stream Deck’s use and widen its appeal.The four new additions to the Stream Deck range are: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Adobe’s new “Creative Cloud Pro” plan now comes with a new name, a bigger bill, and not much else. Here’s how the price tiers compare in May 2025.Adobe jacks up prices for same tools with a shiny new labelAdobe has just announcedthat it will jump prices on its Creative Cloud All Apps plan — and gave it a bit of a rebrand in the process. At a time when everything is becoming more expensive, the move seems, at best, poorly timed.Starting June 17, Adobe will jack up prices for access to its Creative Cloud subscription, and prices will go into effect upon a user’s next renewal date. Here’s what you can expect. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Three weeks before the keynote, Apple has started to lay out what developers can expect from WWDC 2025, including the scheduling of key presentations and other sessions.WWDC 2025 logo – Image Credit: AppleThe initial announcement of WWDC in March gave a heads-up to developers to prepare for the June 9 to June 13 event. On Tuesday, Apple offered more of an insight of what to expect from the week-long developer-centric conference.The main event in terms of updates will be the keynote, which will be held on the first day, June 9, at 10 a.m. Pacific, 1 p.m. Eastern. The keynote, which will be streamed on Apple.com, the Apple TV app, and YouTube, will play host to Apple’s key changes to its operating systems, including iOS 19 and macOS 16. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Sponsored Content) Not only can the Bluetti Apex 300 keep your lights on and appliances running during an outage as a portable power station, it can also work as a 0ms UPS for your Apple gear.Apex 300 is a portable power station with lots of versatility. Image source: BluettiBluetti offers a range of portable power stations and home backup solutions, but the latest Apex 300 Solar Generator is a first-of-its-kind model. It combines portability with serious power and grid-tied integration.Get an early bird discount Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Tariffs, politics, and shifting priorities are unraveling the iPhone supply chain that once tied the US and China together.Tim Cook credits India for half of US iPhone salesIn April 2025, China’s smartphone shipments to the United States dropped 72% year over year to $688.5 million, their lowest monthly total since June 2011. That fall significantly outpaced the 21% drop in overall Chinese exports to the US, according to data from China’s General Administration of Customs.China exported $7.58 billion worth of mobile phones globally in April, meaning less than 10% of that went to the US. The sharp decline speaks to how fast trade policy can redraw long-established shipping routes and production plans. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Users of iOS 18.4 or iPadOS 18.4 worldwide can now switch their default translation app from Apple’s stock one to Google’s. Here’s how to do it.Google Translate can now be set as the default translation app on the iPhone and iPadApple introduced the ability to change default email and browsers with iOS 14 back in 2020. It subsequently added more options until in iOS 18.2, it included Messages and others.But from iOS 18.4 in March 2025 Apple added the option to change the default translation app. Now according to the app’s release notes in the App Store, Google Translate users can take advantage of this. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) With 20 ports, plenty of power, and an accommodating design that is well-matched to any modern Mac the CalDigit TS5 Plus is an excellent dock in an already competitive landscape.CalDigit TS5 Plus review: This may be one of the ultimate Thunderbolt 5 docksWith every new Thunderbolt upgrade, we get a new wave of docks. CalDigit has provided be with the CalDigit TS5 Plus, which is the most premium dock that CalDigit now makes.It’s got a familiar design for fans of its previous incarnations but utilizes the latest Thunderbolt 5 spec. Here’s how it holds up. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Google has released an iOS app for NotebookLM, bringing its AI-based research tool for understanding large stretches of text to the small screen.NotebookLM goes mobile – Image Credit: GoogleGoogle introduced NotebookLM in July 2023, pitching it as an experimental AI-powered notebook to help people with research. Previously available online, NotebookLM is now spreading to mobile, with the release of iOS, iPadOS, and Android apps.The idea of NotebookLM is that it can offer the same sort of insights into content as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or other AI chatbot services. The difference is that it is limited to only accessing the documents and sources you specify, nothing else. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The Cannes Film Festival has hosted the world premiere of “Bono: Stories of Surrender,” the first Apple TV+ music documentary to have a feature-length Apple Vision Pro immersive video edition.Bono (second from right) at the Cannes Film Festival — image credit: AppleThe new Apple TV+ documentary will be released in both 8K and 180-degree versions, marking the first time a feature-length special has been released in the Apple Immersive Video format. While it will have been the 8K edition that was shown at Cannes, the Apple Vision Pro version places the headset wearer onstage with Bono.According to Apple, the documentary is a “bold and lyrical exploration of Bono’s one man show,” and is directed by Andrew Dominik. Australian director Dominik previously documented Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ recording of their sixteenth album, in a film called “One More Time With Feeling.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
